Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Trump says he'll restore Anti-Weaponization Fund if GOP holdouts reject Blanche
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to revive the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if two Republican senators refuse to support his attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche.
Trump may pull Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, he says
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
President Trump may pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the permanent post over opposition to Trump’s demands that he and his family members be immune from tax audits.
Politics Unusual: Staten Island Borough President Fossella, Assemblyman Simone
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.
In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.
Hochul working to protect gun safety laws
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign faces renewed push from Democratic senators
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Democratic senators are urging the Trump administration to revive plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is no longer pursuing the redesign.
Is new NYC tax targeting wrong people?
The city of New York has reportedly sent out roughly 17,000 letters concerning the new pied-à-terre tax. FOX 5 N.Y.'s political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
The city of New York has reportedly sent out roughly 17,000 letters concerning the new pied-à-terre tax. FOX 5 N.Y.'s political reporter Morgan McKay breaks it down.
Dr. Fauci takes the Fifth during Capitol Hill hearing on COVID response
Former chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions from Republican senators about his COVID-19 pandemic response and virus origins, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. The contentious hearing followed the release of personal diary entries by Senator Rand Paul that raised questions over past public messaging and mandates.
Former chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions from Republican senators about his COVID-19 pandemic response and virus origins, invoking his Fifth Amendment rights. The contentious hearing followed the release of personal diary entries by Senator Rand Paul that raised questions over past public messaging and mandates.
More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections. Recent estimates have bettors pouring in more than $72 million into races across the country as the emerging trend from prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are bringing in fresh competition and scrutiny to online betting.
Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered at funeral service in South Carolina
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
A funeral service was held Wednesday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in his home state of South Carolina at the First Baptist Church of Columbia.
Mail ballot delays put Postal Service under scrutiny before midterm elections
Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.
Mail ballot delays and President Donald Trump’s push for changes are putting the U.S. Postal Service under scrutiny ahead of the midterm elections.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."
Window closes for Trump administration to ask Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship decision
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
An opportunity for the Trump administration to petition the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on birthright citizenship ended Tuesday.
1 in 3 Americans support Iran war, new poll shows
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
An estimated one in three Americans support the war in Iran, the lowest rating Reuters has reported since the war began.
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as next intelligence director. What to know
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Jay Clayton faced a full Senate confirmation vote on Tuesday to become the next director of national intelligence, stepping in to replace former director Tulsi Gabbard.
Trump administration presses Supreme Court to allow order restricting mail-in voting
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal dispute over federal election rules, to implement an executive order that could overhaul mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
NYC owned grocery stores will offer discounts on products
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced earlier today that he's planning for city-owned grocery stores to sell "everyday essentials" at a 30 percent discount. FOX 5 NY's Frances Wang breaks it down.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced earlier today that he's planning for city-owned grocery stores to sell "everyday essentials" at a 30 percent discount. FOX 5 NY's Frances Wang breaks it down.